Special Events Manager
Core
Plan and execute academic events, conferences, and meetings for the Data Science Institute to support research, partnerships, and education.
Role type
Special Events Manager
Builds
Academic conferences, seminars, workshops, and large public/educational events
Domain
Higher Education / Data Science
Required skills
Event planning and coordination, Budget development and expense reconciliation, Vendor selection and contract negotiation, Logistics management, Grant reporting, Stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Conference leadership, Live-streaming software usage, Graphic design (Adobe InDesign/Photoshop), Content management systems
Technologies
Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Live-streaming software
Responsibilities
Lead planning and coordination of event timelines and implementation, Arrange event details including facility selection and catering, Develop event budgets and oversee expense processing, Prepare event data for yearly grant reports, Collaborate with Communications team on invitations and recaps, Resolve logistical issues during event production
Seniority
Mid-Senior level, hands-on IC
